remittal

[ ri-mit-l ]

noun

1. a remission.

Word History and Origins

Origin of remittal¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; remit + -al ²

Example Sentences

A month later a warrant came down for his release and remittal of the fine.

From Project Gutenberg

It was worth 15,000 taels, that is to say, more than 100,000 francs, and in a fit of generosity the Son of Heaven remitted these to Kinko with the remittal of his sentence.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• allowance
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• coverage
• earnings
• fee
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• payoff
• premium
• profit
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• remittance
• remuneration
• reparation
• restitution
• reward
• salary